Rezonance: Pallade e Marte

A rare chamber opera and other early Classical gems.

In this rare revival, Rezonance Baroque Ensemble presents a short, unstaged opera by Italian composer Maria Margherita Grimani (1680 – c.1720). Grimani was an early operatic trailblazer, but her music was long overlooked by music history. This short work was composed for the name day of Emperor Charles VI, in Vienna. Pallas Athena (Vania Chan) and Mars (Andrea Ludwig) take turns praising the emperor. Pallas, radiant and resolute, stands in poised contrast to the impetuous Mars, their musical dialogue crackling with both rivalry and revelation.

Performers:

Vania Chan - Soprano

Andrea Ludwig - Mezzo Soprano

Daniel Brielmaier - Baroque Oboe

Rezan Onen-Lapointe - Artistic Director, Baroque Violin

Kailey Richards - Baroque Violin

Matt Antal - Baroque Viola

Felix Deák - Baroque Cello

David Podgorski - Harpsichord

Benjamin Stein - Theorbo & Lute

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. #BringingTheArtsToLife

Location: St. David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands Ave.

Doors: 3:30pm

Concert: 4:00-5:30pm

Seating is unassigned.

ACCESSIBILITY: If you are in need of assistance accessing the venue, please find one of our volunteers wearing a black and orange sticker and they will direct you to someone who can assist you. We also welcome you to email us to let us know in advance if you may require assistance.

Photo credits: Bo Huang

Rezonance Baroque Ensemble is one of the most exciting groups on Toronto’s classical music scene. Unafraid of improvisation and experimenting with new concert formats, and already known for giving captivating performances that resonate with today’s audiences, Rezonance is one of the foremost chamber music interpreters in Toronto. Inspired by history and informed by the present, Rezonance leads audiences through the discovery of under-appreciated and unusual works, and new ways of hearing the classics, in a manner that is intimate, accessible, and fun, while maintaining the highest possible artistry.